✔️ Type: There are two main types of indoor garden systems.
Countertop indoor garden systems: These are compact units designed to sit on a kitchen counter or even a windowsill. They’re ideal for growing small herbs and a few greens, using built-in lights, and they’re often hydroponic.Large indoor garden systems: Bigger, freestanding systems that can support a wider variety and higher volume of plants. They’re better suited for serious growing, not just herbs—like leafy greens, vegetables, or even small fruiting plants.
✔️ Capacity: When choosing an indoor herb garden, consider how many herbs you want to grow and whether you’d like to experiment with other greens (like lettuce). Indoor herb gardens can grow as few as three plants to as many as 30. Keep in mind that the more herbs you want to grow, the larger the device and the more space it will take up.
✔️ Dimensions: Indoor herb gardens come in a variety of sizes, from a three-pot windowsill size to large growing systems that are over 5 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Make sure to check the dimensions of the herb grower to ensure it will fit in your space.
✔️ Variety of herbs/vegetables: Many indoor herb gardens can grow other produce, such as lettuce or fruit, so if you want to grow more than just herbs, you may want to opt for a larger device. Also, be sure to check the type of pods available for each garden, as some garden kits are compatible only with their own pods.
✔️ Self-watering: Some indoor herb gardens have timers to automatically water according to a schedule, while others require manual watering. If you’re the type to forget to water your plants, you’ll want to invest in an automatic machine.
✔️ Lighting: Window herb planters are a simple, affordable option, but maybe don’t include a grow light—which means you’ll need to consider sunlight conditions in your home. Some herb gardens feature lighting that can be manually switched on and off, while others have self-timers that operate according to schedule.
✔️ Buying seeds and pods: Some indoor herb gardens require the use of the brand’s seeds or pods, and for others, you can buy your own seeds. If the brand requires its own seeds or pods, be sure they have the herbs you want.
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